Job Description
PMO Analyst
About the role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive PMO Analyst to support a large, complex aviation transformation programme. The role will be embedded within the Programme Management Office (PMO) and will be responsible for managing and assuring all core PMO disciplines across the programme, ensuring effective governance, planning, reporting, and control.
This is a critical role in enabling programme leadership to make informed decisions, maintain regulatory and operational assurance, and deliver transformation outcomes on time and within budget in a safety-critical aviation environment..
Tell me more, tell me more…
Our client is currently looking to recruit a Technical Lead in joining their team, please read on!
You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Shifts: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Key responsibilities
Programme Governance & Assurance
* Establish, maintain, and continuously improve PMO frameworks, standards, and processes aligned to organisational and aviation industry requirements
* Support programme governance forums (SteerCo, Programme Boards, Design Authorities), including agenda preparation, documentation, actions, and decision tracking
* Ensure compliance with internal governance, regulatory expectations, and audit requirements
Planning & Controls
* Maintain integrated programme plans, milestones, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
* Support schedule management, critical path analysis, and impact assessments
* Track and manage programme RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), ensuring timely escalation and mitigation
Financial & Commercial Management
* Support programme budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and benefits realisation
* Maintain financial controls, variance analysis, and reporting to programme leadership
* Assist with supplier / partner performance tracking and commercial governance where required
Reporting & Insights
* Produce high-quality, timely programme reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders
* Provide clear, data-driven insights on delivery status, risks, and trends
* Ensure consistency, accuracy, and integrity of programme data
Stakeholder & Delivery Support
* Act as a trusted PMO partner to Programme Managers, Business SMEs, Workstream Leads, and Delivery Teams
* Support onboarding of new team members into programme ways of working
* Drive continuous improvement in PMO capability, tools, and templates.
Experience & Skills
* Proven experience in a PMO Analyst or Programme Support role within large, complex programmes
* Strong knowledge of PMO disciplines: governance, planning, RAID, reporting, and financial controls
* Experience working in regulated, safety-critical, or infrastructure environments (aviation, transport, defence, utilities, etc.)
* High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and programme management tools (e.g. MS Project, PPM tools).
Desirable
* Experience supporting transformation programmes within the aviation sector
* Knowledge of programme and project management methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile)
* Experience with benefits management and business case tracking
* Exposure to regulatory, operational, or assurance-driven environments
What’s in it for you? –
* This is a contract till July 2026(with possibility of extension)
* A day rate is in-scope IR35, either PAYE or Hays approved Umbrella company
* This role provides a remote working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Waterside three days per week.
Next Steps
Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process.
If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better.
We look forward to speaking to you!